Building Permit Fees in Maricopa County, AZ (2026)
Maricopa County prices building permits with a fee table based on project value, with a $23.50 minimum, then charges plan review at 65% of the permit fee. Enter your project to see the exact math.
Official county schedule
Effective not stated
Verified Nov 4, 2026
Minimum fee
$23.50
Plan review
65%
$75k addition
$1,351
Permit fee calculator
Maricopa County schedule
$
sq ft
Estimated permit fees$1,350.94
1. Building permit fee $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 + $7.00 × 25 per $1,000.00 over$818.75
2. Plan review fee 65% of $818.75$532.19
May also apply (not in the total)
Fees are estimates based on the official schedule linked below. Confirm with the permit office before applying. Separate electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, impact, utility and school fees are usually not included unless they are listed. BuildingPermitCost is not a government permit office, and this is not legal advice.
What common projects cost
Kitchen or bath remodel
$25,000 value, remodel 300 sq ft
$645.56
$391.25 building permit + $254.31 plan review
Room addition
$75,000 value, addition 400 sq ft
$1,350.94
$818.75 building permit + $532.19 plan review
New single-family home
$350,000 value, new single-family 2,400 sq ft
$3,949.69
$2,393.75 building permit + $1,555.94 plan review
How Maricopa County calculates your permit fee
The county charges a building permit fee using a fee table based on project value, with a $23.50 minimum. Plan review is a separate charge: 65% of the permit fee. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work gets its own permits.
The fee table
Project value
Fee
$1 – $500
$23.50
$501 – $2,000
$23.50 for the first $500 + $3.05 per additional $100 or fraction
$2,001 – $25,000
$69.25 for the first $2,000 + $14.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$25,001 – $50,000
$391.75 for the first $25,000 + $10.10 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$50,001 – $100,000
$643.75 for the first $50,000 + $7.00 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$100,001 – $500,000
$993.75 for the first $100,000 + $5.60 per additional $1,000 or fraction
$500,001 – $1,000,000
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000 + $4.75 per additional $1,000 or fraction
Over $1,000,000
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 + $3.65 per additional $1,000 or fraction
What counts as project value
ICC Building Valuation Data table. 'Values shall be determined through the use of the most current published Building Valuation data in the publication "Building Standards" as modified for Arizona.' Alterations (commercial and residential) are valued at 20% of new construction value for the area of the alteration; commercial shell buildings at 80% of new building value; in-ground pools $200 per perimeter foot; non-habitable accessory buildings valued as a private garage.
Worked example: a $350,000 new home
Building permit fee: $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 + $5.60 × 250 per $1,000.00 over = $2,393.75
Plan review fee: 65% of $2,393.75 = $1,555.94
Total before trade permits: $3,949.69.
Fees people miss
Fee
Amount
Reinspection, residentialWhen: failed inspection
$150.00 per inspection
Inspection outside normal business hours, residentialWhen: after-hours inspection
$150.00 per inspection
Change to approved planWhen: plan modification after approval
$250.00 each
Investigation feeWhen: work without permit, compliance achieved by administrative means
equal to permit (Building-Inspection) fee
Manufactured/mobile home setup/installationWhen: manufactured home installation
$300.00 each
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy without bondingWhen: TCO requested
$250.00 each
Trade permits are separate. Electrical: Flat rate: residential service 1-200 amps $50; 201-400 amps $75; over 400 amps $120; temporary meter $50. Otherwise valued work under Table 1-A. Plumbing: Flat rate $50 for install/replace equipment, fixtures or devices and SFR sewer line; water/sewer collector lines $30 minimum based on valuation. Mechanical: Flat rate $50 (mechanical, air conditioner, evaporative cooler, gas line).
How to apply
Gather your plans and your project's total value.
Submit to Maricopa County Planning and Development through Permit Center.
Pay the permit and plan review fees when invoiced.
Questions: 602-506-3301
How Maricopa County compares
A $25,000 remodel costs $645.56 in Maricopa County: 70% above the national median of $380.00, and the 3rd highest of 7 places we cover in Arizona (state median $627.00).
A $75,000 addition costs $1,350.94 in Maricopa County: 65% above the national median of $820.58, and the 4th lowest of 7 places we cover in Arizona (state median $1,350.94).
A $350,000 new home costs $3,949.69 in Maricopa County: 35% above the national median of $2,918.63, and the 3rd lowest of 7 places we cover in Arizona (state median $3,949.69).
Cities in Maricopa County with their own fee schedule on this site: Avondale, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale. Inside those cities, check whether the city or the county issues your permit.
How much is a building permit in Maricopa County, AZ?
A $25,000 remodel: $645.56. A $75,000 addition: $1,350.94. A $350,000 new single-family: $3,949.69. These include every fee the schedule applies to that project; trade permits are separate.
Is plan review included in the Maricopa County permit fee?
No. Plan review is charged separately at 65% of the permit fee.
How does Maricopa County determine project value?
ICC Building Valuation Data table. 'Values shall be determined through the use of the most current published Building Valuation data in the publication "Building Standards" as modified for Arizona.' Alterations (commercial and residential) are valued at 20% of new construction value for the area of the alteration; commercial shell buildings at 80% of new building value; in-ground pools $200 per perimeter foot; non-habitable accessory buildings valued as a private garage.
Are electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits included?
No. They are separate permits. Electrical: Flat rate: residential service 1-200 amps $50; 201-400 amps $75; over 400 amps $120; temporary meter $50. Otherwise valued work under Table 1-A. Plumbing: Flat rate $50 for install/replace equipment, fixtures or devices and SFR sewer line; water/sewer collector lines $30 minimum based on valuation. Mechanical: Flat rate $50 (mechanical, air conditioner, evaporative cooler, gas line).
When did these Maricopa County fees take effect?
The schedule does not state an effective date. We last checked it against the official source on Nov 4, 2026.
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